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27 ways to boost your metabolism

Trying to lose weight and hit a plateau? Try these 27 ways to boost your metabolism by FitSugar.com to burn more calories without much more effort.

Eat a bedtime snack -- While it may go against conventional wisdom, eating a light snack before bed can actually boost your metabolism because it gives your body something to digest while sleeping.

Eat breakfast -- Eat a healthy breakfast within an hour of waking up to help keep your metabolism running on high.

Slurp it up -- This creamy vegan broccoli soup packs a calorie-burning boost thanks to ingredients like nutmeg and cayenne pepper.

Get some cardio in -- Cardio is crucial for keeping your metabolism running smoothly.

Grab some cayenne pepper -- Sprinkle a small amount of this spice on your food to boost your metabolism by upping your body's temperature.

Sprinkle some cinnamon -- Like cayenne pepper, this warming spice is an easy addition to foods that will pep up your metabolism.

Indulge in dark chocolate -- Dark chocolate includes two ingredients that are known to boost metabolism: caffeine and the antioxidant catechin.

Schedule in exercise -- While exercise definitely melts away fat, it also has the ability to change your CNA to boost your metabolism immediately. Be sure to schedule it in regularly.

Eat your fruits and veggies -- To maximize their metabolism-boosting benefits, enjoy fruits and vegetables in their whole state as much as possible. So munch on an apple instead of applesauce or make a salad with big chunks rather than diced pineapple.

Use ginger -- Ginger is another warming food that can temporarily rev up your metabolism.